CNC Setter Operator - 1172

React Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a CNC Setter Operator at a forward-thinking company, where you will set and operate CNC lathes and machining centers. This role offers a competitive salary along with a discretionary annual bonus, and a generous leave policy that increases with tenure. You will be responsible for ensuring quality production, modifying programs based on specifications, and training others in the operation of machines. This is a chance to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment that values initiative and quality work, making a significant impact on production efficiency and quality standards.

Benefits

25 days leave + BH

Free parking

Monthly pay

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC operating experience required with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience in manufacturing and understanding of drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes and machining centers with precision.
• Modify programs and ensure production runs meet target completion dates.

Skills

CNC Operating

5S Methodology

Good Communication Skills

Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Problem Solving

Education

3 years’ experience of CNC operating setting

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Tools

Fanuc Programming

Mitsubishi Programming

Measurement Equipment (Vernier, Micrometers)

Job description

We have an exciting and rare opening for a CNC Setter Operator - after training on days the role will work rotating shifts.

Salary: competitive pa with discretionary annual bonus

Benefits: 25 days leave + BH, rising to 27 days after 5 years

Free parking

OT when available

Monthly pay, pension etc

Location: Hoo, Rochester, Kent – having your own transport is essential

Hours: Whilst training working days

7.30am to 4.15, Monday to Thursday, 12.30 finish Friday

After training

Rotating shifts 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm

The role of CNC Setter Operator is responsible for setting and operating CNC lathes and machining centres using Fanuc and Mitsubishi programming systems - programming experience is NOT essential.

• Responsible for machine changeovers and production runs based on machine utilisation and target completion dates and within set tolerances. Following works orders, drawings and material specifications.
• Modify and create new programmes based on drawings and component demand on Mori Seiki, Tornado and Citizen machines.
• Responsible for producing components to the dimensions and special features as stated on the production drawing and in-line with strict tolerances.
• Using a range of measurement equipment including Vernier, micrometres, electronic height gauge, go and no-go gauges and SPC continuous monitoring system. Training given.
• Accountable for recording all quality and production data required during the manufacture of components.
• Follow 5S principles; cleaning and maintaining own work areas to good manufacturing practice.
• Supervision of the machine shop area and operators in the absence of the machine shop Supervisor.
• Train others to use the machines as and when required.

Qualifications/ Experience:

• 3 years’ experience of CNC operating setting
• Experience of 5S in the workplace.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, computer literate
• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment.
• Read and understand manufacturing drawings.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative, managing oneself and workload
• An organiser with the ability to prioritise and delegate.
• Experience on Fanuc and Mitsubishi systems and Moriseiki and Tornado machines (Desirable).